NYC Wholesale Diamonds

Keith Saxe was such a gentleman to deal during our search for the perfect engagement ring. My partner and I are from Australia and searched for months for the perfect diamond, but had not come across it. We had a trip planned to New York and thought we would try our luck in the diamond district. We spoke to a number of dealers via email, and Keith was by far the most educated, helpful, passionate and generous with his time. Upon meeting Keith, he was so genuine and had an outstanding inventory of diamonds. He offered us the best price first and made the ring within days to suit our plans, despite being New Years with unusual trading hours. We could not recommend Keith highly enough. He made the process memorable and delivered the perfect ring. He has lifetime customers in us!

My (now) fiancé spent a good part of a year researching and scouring the earth to finally find the perfect diamond to place on my finger! Searching the west, gulf, and east coasts, he looked to Keith Saxe to find a 4 carat fancy yellow radiant diamond for his price range. He was the only one who could do it, and he did! I actually inadvertently met him a few weeks before I was proposed to, on a sort of impromptu meeting, and thought he was a genuinely nice guy. Mark (my love) stated Keith was the best at communication, and extremely easy to work with. Being out of state also saved him money on taxes, so not a bad idea if you’re coming from elsewhere. Mark had so many ideas on how to set it, and finally went with Keith’s suggestion. He trusted his judgment to assure this gorgeous diamond got the pedestal it deserved to sit on! Love my ring Keith!

When I decided I wanted to propose to my now fiancée I did my fair share of research and shopped around at over ten different jewelry stores (both retail and boutique). There’s no other way to put it, Keith was by and far the best jeweler I encountered. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable about diamonds, but his familiarity with the diamond industry is unrivaled.
In your first meeting with Keith you can expect him to walk you through the process of buying a diamond from the 4 Cs to GIA certifications. He will also have a selection of diamonds to show you, all in the comfort of a private office, that will more than likely be exactly what you described in your email exchange. In terms of professionalism, quality and value, I truly believe NYCWD cannot be beaten. Keith will go out of his way to find the absolute best diamond within your budget and will never try to push/​force you to make a decision. Keith held my first choice diamond for me (1 week) while I finished shopping around and never once tried to talk me out of visiting another jeweler. Dealing with Keith felt like an experience, not a transaction.
My fiancée is absolutely obsessed with her ring, from the diamond to Keith’s custom setting. If you’re starting your engagement ring shopping process, look no further! I will be using NYCWD for all of my jewelry needs going forward.

I was referred to Keith by a colleague who has known and worked with him for over 20 years. My 5 star review doesn’t even come close to giving him all of the credit he deserves as he is the epitome of a professional jeweler.
From our first conversation through every step of the process in purchasing an engagement ring, Keith took the time to answer every question I had. He listened to my initial outline and delivered the perfect, most brilliant ring. He advised me on my selection the entire time and with his professional opinion, we made the perfect choice.
On the topic of price– Keith’s rate was untouchable. I spoke with my previous jeweler who is commercially renowned in the NY market and who has been in business for over a 100 years. And I quote– «That is a fantastic price. If you received THAT quote for THAT diamond, there’s nothing I can do and you need to go with it».
The final outcome was exactly what I had hoped for and wanted. Both my fiancé and I could not of been more delighted and I have now found a jeweler in New York City that I can refer and rely on for years to come.
Thank you Keith,
Greg

We found Keith Saxe through his Unilocal reviews and in-​depth research. Needless to say it was one of the best decisions we have made since we met as a couple. On short notice, Keith provided unbelievable service for such a life defining moment.
First, Keith showed us a selection of inventory that demonstrated his values as a businessman: quality, expertise, and above all, great integrity. KEITH IS A MAN OF HIS WORD!
Second, Keith never pressured us and quite the opposite– he was patient and essentially dropped everything he was doing to ensure we could do the proposal the following day. From showing the inventory to mounting the loose diamond in the setting, providing the finished ring for the proposal and, finally, providing sizing for the bride to be; Keith worked quickly and tirelessly to make the proposal one in a lifetime. I COULD HAVE NOT DONE IT SO PERFECTLY WITHOUT KEITH!
Finally, he took a genuine interest in making this magical. For example, he recommended the proposal venue which we ended up using! Aside from his integrity and diligence, Keith provided the little things that make a proposal memorable.
We will never forget our whirlwind NYC ring purchase and proposal and could not have been possible without Keith.
Keith– you will always have a friend in us! Thank you so much. Also, Annie loves the ring!
Everyone reading– working with Keith is a privilege. Do yourself a favor and give him a call.
Jeff, the groom

If you’ve ever been to South Beach FL and walked down Ocean Drive, you’re probably no stranger to endless restaurants with mouth-​watering entrees and signature drinks prominently on display and those hustling hosts trying to lure you in with their specials.
At the surface, NYC’s diamond district (47^th St. btwn 5^th & 6^th Aves) is quite similar… Sparkling jewelry under bright LED lights, and sales reps trying to wave you inside for a closer look. Unfortunately, beneath all that street-​level retail glitter can be substantial price markups… remember, these guys have NYC rent to pay!
If you made it to Unilocal though, you’re already doing your research, and I’ll tell you right away that Keith Saxe at NYC Wholesale Diamonds should be at the top of your list of jewelers. Shopping for a cushion cut engagement diamond, I provided Keith my budget and my diamond preferences over the phone, and upon my first visit, Keith had four different diamonds for me to examine. He taught me how to «Loupe» (view under 10x magnification) the diamond, and gave me a very thorough run through of the GIA certification process, the diamond market in general, and things to look for when reviewing GIA certificates and comparing stones.
In the interest of full disclosure though, I admittedly visited nine other highly reviewed jewelers, many of which were also «appointment only,» with inviting staff and impressive diamonds to show off as well. While each brought on a different approach and personality, at the end of the day, it was easy for me to give Keith my business for his patience, professionalism, and kindness throughout the process. Over the course of three visits with Keith, we honed in to a diamond that was absolutely perfect. I suppose it also didn’t hurt that Keith was able to provide me a stunning diamond that had better specs than the other jewelers, at a much lower price! :) I used the savings to splurge on a beautiful custom setting that Keith also provided, set, and polished in advance of the big proposal.
After proposing this past Saturday night (spoiler alert: she said yes!), when the ring didn’t fit perfectly, Keith happily adjusted it, adding two ball bearings to the underside/​inside for free, and warmly invited us back if we needed anything else.
I recommend Keith Saxe at NYC Wholesale Diamonds without hesitation, and look forward to returning when it’s time for those wedding bands!

Keith was my first stop on the trail for an engagement ring, and after meeting with several other vendors, he was an easy choice for me.
If you are new to the engagement ring shopping chaos, Keith should be your first stop. He is a true professional. He took the time to educate me through the process — what to look for, what to avoid — and he does so in a stress free environment in the privacy of his office. I work in medicine with very limited hours, and he was more than accommodating (staying after hours, etc) to assist in the process. The ring we settled on turned out absolutely stunning, at a cost significantly less than I could find online or from other vendors… and we couldn’t be happier. He gets my highest recommendation.

Before I started the diamond searching process I couldn’t have told you one C from another. I quickly realized I needed to find a «guy», I first tried some random stores on Canal St and 47^st but found them way to pushy and demanding. Not an enjoyable experience for was (and will be for some time) my most expensive purchase.
I found Keith based on Google /​yelp reviews and setup an appointment. From the offset Keith was very patient and took the time to walk me through the 4 Cs and the impact they have on the diamond. More importantly he respected the budget I outlined at the beginning and not once did he try and up sell me or rush me into a decision.
He is clearly very passionate and very knowledge about diamond and it was a real pleasure working with him.
Made the whole experience as enjoyable as it possibly can be. And most importantly of all my fiancé is delighted with the end product.

Keith was AMAZING in helping me design the perfect engagement ring for my fiancé. I drove down from Connecticut several times to see him, initially because he had exactly the setting style I was looking for and his Unilocal reviews were very positive. After working with him for several months I can say that all of the good reviews are completely accurate.
First, he knows his stuff. He’s incredibly knowledgable about diamonds and settings, and spent time teaching me the nuances of diamond selection that you can’t really get online (though you should still research the 4 C’s to get started).
Keith was also very patient and I never felt that I was being pressured or «sold to». I came back for multiple appointments and he was pleasant each time. He believes that if he treats his customers well, he’ll get a lot more long term business through referrals than the usual guy pushing a quick sale. For example, he insisted that I should NOT buy wedding bands with the engagement ring, even though some jewelry stores will try to add them on to make a few more bucks. And he even gave me recommendations for my proposal!
His selection is excellent. He works right in the diamond district, goes to trade shows and has direct access to a large selection of various diamonds that is always changing. As a result he found an incredibly brilliant center stone for me that defies even the strong quality specifications that it’s certified for.
Finally his prices are unbeatable. Even though I started with Keith, I did my due diligence shopping around in Fairfield County and I couldn’t come close to finding anything as good for the price. The final ring was the best diamond, in the best setting, for the best price. You can’t beat that.
If you’re in the market for an engagement ring, I absolutely recommend that you make an appointment to speak with him. Since he insisted that I not buy wedding bands at the time, my fiancé and I are going back to see him together!

I couldnt imagine purchasing such an important item from anyone else besides Keith. As he can contest (and he did mention it to my fiancé when he met her), I am the type to analyize and put significant thoughtinto all my purchases, especially an engagement ring. Keith not only dealt with my strive to get the perfect diamond and the setting I had in mind, but he appreciated the thought I put into it. After about four visits, looking at probably a dozen stones, and comparing each one, he found one that I absolutely loved and that exceeded my requirements while not exceeding my price range.
To cut it short, if youre in the market for an engagement ring, Keith is the only guy to deal with. Dont event bother walking into the ground floor shops on 47^th street, I only felt overwhelmed and disheartened by the quality of the customer service and the lack of loose diamond selection.

I found Keith by doing just a quick google search and based off of the great reviews my girlfriend and I decided to set up an appointment for a custom made engagement ring. My girlfriend is opinionated and selective when it comes to fashion and accessories (she works in the fashion industry) so it was important we had a ring that she would be in love with forever.
In the first meeting, he gave a very informative presentation on what to look for in quality diamonds. After that, we worked together in figuring out the design and the right stones to use. Keith was very attentive, accommodating, and replied to inquiries promptly. He created a beautiful and unique ring within our price range in a short amount of time. He also helped me in surprising her with the finished product.
Highly recommended!

I came to Keith through some research on the Diamond District and the other two reviews here. Saying that he is the best is an understatement — very patient, very attentive and very educated in his craft and will not stop until the ring is exactly what I envisioned (once the vision came to me of course!). He and his lead designer are the best — hands down; I even had an opportunity to get on «Say Yes to the Dress» — I respectfully declined. But even more so than these skills and all of his accolades and connections is that he cares. Many jewelers out there (wholesale and retail) will look for that bottom line only but Keith knows that it’s the people, the stories, and the experience that makes this great step in a couple’s life very memorable and enjoyable and he understands what should be the thought behind this process. He gave me some key advice about the process toward the proposal. Therefore, my fiancé was blown away by the custom-​designed ring and I can’t wait to bring her to him for the wedding bands. It was my great pleasure to have Keith help me get the one-​of-​a-​kind ring to my one-​of-​a-​kind lady. And my experience with Keith only adds to my legendary story of how I went about proposing to my future wife! Many thanks Keith!

I came to Keith through a recommendation (I’d always wanted one. Now I have «a guy»!) and I could not have been happier. I had a very sentimental but not terribly valuable piece of jewelry that needed repair and stone replacement and I’d been worried about finding someone who would do great work and still take it seriously despite the lower price tag.
Keith was incredibly patient, generous with his time and knowledge and connections and got me exactly what I wanted. I would return in a heartbeat and recommend him to everyone I know.

In the jungle that is the NYC jewelry district, Keith Saxe is an Oasis. Professional, personable and above all trustworthy, he is in expert in his fiield and we will be recommending him to our family and friends. Lauren & Allan

Keith Saxe is extremely knowledgeable within his field. He has an array of beautiful diamonds. Before we meet with him we were lost. He sat down with us and listen to what we were looking for and guided us into the best possible choice. He did not try to sell us, he wanted us to be happy. It was all about me and what would make me smile every time I looked at my engagement ring. The quality of diamonds he show us were just so beautiful. I am happy that I had him to help design and create the most amazing brilliant round solitaire white gold engagement ring. We were dazzled!!! From this experience I consider Keith not only the only jeweler I will ever go to again but a friend. He helped my dreams come true. I would recommend him to anyone who will listen.

Keith Saxe is simply the best there is when it comes to diamonds. Over the years I’ve bought a couple of engagement rings from him (it’s a long story) as well as diamond earrings and pendants, and the quality of both his stones and his service is impeccable. His knowledge is encyclopedic — I learn something every time I talk to him about jewelry. He’s absolutely trustworthy and devoted to the details that make a potentially stressful purchase process easy and comfortable. And he’s a sweetheart to deal with. I refer friends to him at every opportunity.

Eventhough Keith came highly reccommended by an extremely knowledgeable experienced and trust worthy colleague my experience still exceded my initial expectations! He was thoughtful kind informative honest and an all around pleasure to work with. We will definately be back for our bands and more in the future!

Kieth was referred to me by a good friend that I trust when it comes to decisions about how to spend your money… and boy was I glad that I got that referral. Keith gave us his undivided attention and did not rush or attempt to hustle us. He was very patient and had no problem explaining every detail of every piece he showed us. He also didn’t waste our time by showing us stuff that we clearly weren’t interested in and no attempt was made to up sell us. I spoke to Kieth prior to us meeting so he knew what my price range was. He found the absolute best pieces he could find in that price range and didn’t try to get us into anything above it. Careful consideration was taken into our tastes and you can tell he knows what he’s talking about and is very experienced in what he does. I have no intention of purchasing high-​end jewelry (and especially diamonds) from anyone else. First impressions are everything and Kieth definitely has a customer for life.